gnocchi

plural noun

gnoc·​chi ˈnȯ-kē How to pronounce gnocchi (audio) ˈnyȯ- How to pronounce gnocchi (audio)
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: dumplings usually made with potato or semolina and served with sauce

Examples of gnocchi in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The culinary program is worth writing home about, with winter dishes that include carrot cake waffles with walnut syrup, Cuban sandwiches and gnocchi with short rib ragu. Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 12 Mar. 2024 Look for a modern approach to Cuban cuisine that incorporates twists such as cauliflower mash and yucca gnocchi. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 16 Feb. 2024 Swaps for the Cauliflower Gnocchi: Regular gnocchi, hello! Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 19 Mar. 2024 Tapas on the menu at Bodega Biondi include meatballs, Italian beef sliders, gnocchi, Galician-style octopus and tortilla espanola, a Spanish-style omelet with potatoes, onion, romesco sauce and garlic aioli. Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2024 Look for a modern approach to Cuban cuisine that incorporates twists such as cauliflower mash and yucca gnocchi, paella and craft cocktails. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2024 Dishes include baked ricotta with plum-apricot compote, Tuscan kale salad with lemon vinaigrette, crispy pork belly gnocchi with king trumpet mushrooms, prime beef tenderloin with salsa verde and bruleed arborio rice pudding with figs and candied walnuts. Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2024 After browning the gnocchi, this dish takes about five minutes to come together. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2024 Crêpe Cellar: Short ribs Crêpe Cellar’s red wine braised short ribs over potato herb gnocchi ($27) have been on the menu since the the doors open 9.5 years ago. Ben Jarrell, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Italian, plural of gnocco, from Italian dialect (Veneto), probably of Germanic origin; akin to Middle High German knöchel knuckle, knoche bone — more at knuckle

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gnocchi was in 1891

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“Gnocchi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gnocchi. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

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